HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-38130
UNKNOWNCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2022-38130

Published: April 11, 2026

Official Description

The com.keysight.tentacle.config.ResourceManager.smsRestoreDatabaseZip() method is used to restore the HSQLDB database used in SMS. It takes the path of the zipped database file as the single parameter. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can specify an UNC path for the database file (i.e., \\\sms\), effectively controlling the content of the database to be restored.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-38130 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2022-38130 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.

Exploit & PoC Resources

ACTIVE EXPLOITATIONConfirmed exploitation in the wild
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Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-38130
Severity
CISA KEVYES — Active Exploitation
ExploitIN THE WILD
PublishedApr 11, 2026

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2022-38130 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
  • !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
  • !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.